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Hermeto Pascoal, whimsical Brazilian composer nicknamed 'the Sorcerer,' dies at 89

Prolific Brazilian composer Hermeto Pascoal died on Saturday at 89. Nicknamed "the Sorcerer," he resembled a wizard in his personal style and his ability to create magical sounds from unusual places.

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Isabella Gomez Sarmiento is a production assistant with Weekend Edition.
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